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This Cardhu 11 Years was distilled in 2008 and is part of the Diageo Special Releases 2020, an annual highlight in the whisky world.
8.4
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A review of a Glenburgie 2008 11 Years from an Oloroso sherry hogshead, bottled by The Old Friends.
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Two exotic wine-matured whiskies, a 5yo Arran and 10yo Port Charlotte. While I find wine cask maturation is more often miss than hit, I actually enjoyed both of these!
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The Organic is a deserving member of the Benromach family for sure. Although I much prefer the smoke and sherry of their signature 10yo, 15yo and 100 Proof.
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While rumbling through my sample drawer, I came across one from a hand-filled GlenAllachie distillery exclusive. It was gifted to me last year during Spirit of Speyside by the ever-generous Juliette Buchan.
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I'm highly sceptical whenever I see an unusually dark, youthful whisky. But I'll try to keep an open mind for this Glenburgie from Hart Brothers.
9
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A review of The Seasons: Summer, a new range from The Whisky Exchange including an Ardmore 1997, Benriach 2008 and Lowland Single Malt 2012.
6 min read
A closer look at the aesthetically very pleasing releases from The Bookinist, including an interview with the man behind the brand.
1 min read
How is this Glen Garioch not sold out yet? After all, it does have my tasting notes on the label!
8.8
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A closer look at two new releases from Michiel Wigman, one a 13-year-old Glentauchers and the other a 15-year-old Secret Orkney.
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Not that long ago I tasted a wine matured Deanston, and thought it lacked balance, was immature and aggressive to boot. Yet here I am trying another one of these monstrosities. I must be mad!
8.2
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A review of Roger's Whisky Company latest releases, an Aultmore 2010 12 Years and a Secret Speyside 2008 13 Years, both from an ex-bourbon cask.
